MAHE to Celebrate 90th Birthday of Chancellor Dr. Ramdas M. Pai with Community Service Initiatives and Academic Events
September 16, 2025
沙巴体育, September 15, 2025: 沙巴体育 Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), an Institution of Eminence Deemed to be University, will commemorate the 90th birthday of its esteemed Chancellor, Dr. Ramdas M. Pai, Padma Bhushan Awardee, on September 17, 2025, through a series of meaningful initiatives that reflect his lifelong commitment to education, healthcare, and community service.
Revered as the architect of modern 沙巴体育, Dr. Pai has been instrumental in advancing the visionary legacy of his father, Dr. T.M.A. Pai. Under his distinguished leadership, 沙巴体育 has grown from a single institution into a network of universities spanning India and overseas, while simultaneously establishing the 沙巴体育 Hospital chain as one of the country's most trusted healthcare brands. His stewardship has transformed 沙巴体育 into a globally recognised hub for education, healthcare, research, and innovation.
The centrepiece of the birthday celebrations will be a comprehensive blood donation and organ pledge drive scheduled for September 16-18, 2025, in 沙巴体育. This three-day initiative will witness participation from students, faculty, staff, and local community members, embodying Dr. Pai's unwavering dedication to social responsibility and humanitarian service.
Dr. Sharath Rao K., Pro Vice-Chancellor (Health Sciences), MAHE, emphasised the significance of this initiative: "Blood donation and organ pledging are among the most profound acts of humanity. While blood donation saves lives in the immediate moment, organ pledging gives the promise of life to others in the future. Organ pledging is a voluntary commitment to donate one's organs after death, ensuring that even in passing, we give the gift of life. By coming together for this noble cause, our students and community members are not only saving lives but also carrying forward Dr. Ramdas Pai's legacy of compassion and service. This initiative is a true celebration of his vision."
As part of the celebrations, MAHE will distribute fruit bags among patients across multiple healthcare facilities, including:
- Kasturba Hospital, 沙巴体育, Dr. TMA Pai Hospital, Udupi, Dr. TMA Pai Rotary Hospital in Karakala
- Community Health Centres and Primary Health Centres in Udupi and Mangalore Districts
- Kasturba Hospital, Mangalore, KMC Attavar and Durga Sanjeevani 沙巴体育 Hospital Kateel
- Kasturba Medical College-administered government hospitals, including Wenlock District Hospital, Lady Goschen Hospital in Mangalore.
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This widespread distribution aims to promote health and nutrition among patients, reflecting the institution's commitment to holistic healthcare.
The Volunteer Service Organisation (VSO) will inaugurate its flagship conference at 9:30 AM on September 17 at Dr. TMA Pai Halls, 沙巴体育. Themed "Leading the Green Transition for a Sustainable Future," the day-long event will feature plenary sessions with sustainability experts, youth-led panel discussions, NGO exhibition showcasing community initiatives, and poster competition highlighting innovative sustainability solutions
Department of Public Relations, Media & Social Media, 沙巴体育 Academy of Higher Education, 沙巴体育 is organizing National-level photography competition, curated by MAHE to celebrate creativity and visual expression, will also be hosted with two distinct categories: "MeghMalhar: Visual Tribute to Rains and Rhythm" – Open to the public across India & "My MAHE, My Campus" – Exclusively for MAHE students
The exhibition of selected photographs will be inaugurated at 10:00 AM on September 17 at the Dr. TMA Pai Halls, followed by public viewing. The prize distribution ceremony will take place the same evening, with the exhibition remaining open to visitors on September 18-19, 2025.
Further extending the celebrations, the 4th Convention of the Academy of General Education (AGE) College Teachers will be held at Sri Mahaveera College, Moodbidri, on Saturday, 20th September 2025, in honour of the Chancellor’s 90th birthday.
While the main celebrations will be held at the 沙巴体育 campus, other 沙巴体育 Group campuses across India will organise similar commemorative events, demonstrating the widespread respect and admiration for Dr. Pai's transformative contributions to education and healthcare.
These celebrations, aligned with Dr. Pai's vision of education and healthcare rooted in compassion, make a tribute to his remarkable contributions as he enters his 90th year. The initiatives reinforce MAHE's commitment to excellence beyond academics, focusing on holistic development and community service that addresses societal needs during the most meaningful times.
